BUAD 653 - Quantitative Methods

This course introduces the graduate student to basic methods of empirical inquiry in the social sciences. The overwhelming majority of studies that test hypotheses, empirically fit models, produce predictions, or estimate policy impacts are based upon some form of quantitative or statistical analysis. This course will provide a basic introduction to statistical methods for political scientists and policy analysts. The course will provide a solid foundation in statistical inference, enabling the student to become a competent producer of basic statistical research.